Is Filner’s Behavior Really Driven By A Psychological Disorder?

Starting next week, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner will seek professional help for his self-described "failure to respect women." But will two weeks of behavioral therapy be enough to change the harassment he's accused of?

Phrased another way, this time by The Washington Post's Alexandra Petri, "What is this magical two-week therapy program?"

Local clinicians who treat this sort of behavior say 'yes, people accused of what Filner's accused of can change.' But they question whether Filner's actions are actually driven by a psychological disorder.

Elizabeth Becker designed the Professional Boundaries track for UCSD's PACE Program. It's set up for doctors who've done inappropriate things in the workplace, including sexual harassment.